NFL quarterback's wife shares news of brain tumor, surgery plans
DETROIT, Mich. – Kelly Stafford, wife of Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford, announced Wednesday morning she has been diagnosed with a brain tumor.Kelly Stafford made the announced on Instagram with a photo of her and her husband the day they received the news, as well as of the MRI showing the cause of her vertigo for the past few months.In the post, Kelly said she thought the things she was struggling to do were merely symptomatic of aging, but when Stafford's team doctor told her she should have an MRI done to "rule everything major out," they discovered the growth on some of her cranial nerves.Kelly goes on to describe her fears and ask for prayers, as she will be having surgery to remove the tumor in next couple of weeks.
DETROIT, Mich. – Kelly Stafford, wife of Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford, announced Wednesday morning she has been diagnosed with a brain tumor.Kelly Stafford made the announced on Instagram with a photo of her and her husband the day they received the news, as well as of the MRI showing the cause of her vertigo for the past few months.In the post, Kelly said she thought the things she was struggling to do were merely symptomatic of aging, but when Stafford's team doctor told her she should have an MRI done to "rule everything major out," they discovered the growth on some of her cranial nerves.Kelly goes on to describe her fears and ask for prayers, as she will be having surgery to remove the tumor in next couple of weeks.
'1-day deal:' Jordy Nelson reportedly talking with Packers brass about retiring with the team
GREEN BAY -- Paul Pabst of The Dan Patrick Show reported Wednesday, April 3 that Jordy Nelson reached out to the top executives with the Green Bay Packers to talk about signing a one-day contract and retiring as a Green Bay Packers player.According to tweets posted on Wednesday morning, when Pabst asked Nelson if Aaron Rodgers called and asked him to come back to play for Green Bay, Nelson apparently said, "It probably would be hard to say no."
GREEN BAY -- Paul Pabst of The Dan Patrick Show reported Wednesday, April 3 that Jordy Nelson reached out to the top executives with the Green Bay Packers to talk about signing a one-day contract and retiring as a Green Bay Packers player.According to tweets posted on Wednesday morning, when Pabst asked Nelson if Aaron Rodgers called and asked him to come back to play for Green Bay, Nelson apparently said, "It probably would be hard to say no."
Green Bay Packers' Mark Murphy: In talks for preseason game in Canada
GREEN BAY — Green Bay Packers President Mark Murphy says the team is in talks to play a preseason game in Canada.Murphy says it would likely be the Oakland Raiders home game that would be played in either Saskatchewan or Winnipeg.
GREEN BAY — Green Bay Packers President Mark Murphy says the team is in talks to play a preseason game in Canada.Murphy says it would likely be the Oakland Raiders home game that would be played in either Saskatchewan or Winnipeg.
NFL owners vote down potential onside kick change
PHOENIX — NFL owners voted down a proposal to replace the onside kick with one play from scrimmage, and tabled a suggestion to require each team to have one possession in overtime regardless of what happened on the first series of the extra period.While the owners on Tuesday mulled enhancing the use of video replay in officiating, they vetoed the idea of a one-year trial of a fourth-and-15 play from the offense's 35-yard line to replace the onside kick, considered one of the game's more dangerous plays.
PHOENIX — NFL owners voted down a proposal to replace the onside kick with one play from scrimmage, and tabled a suggestion to require each team to have one possession in overtime regardless of what happened on the first series of the extra period.While the owners on Tuesday mulled enhancing the use of video replay in officiating, they vetoed the idea of a one-year trial of a fourth-and-15 play from the offense's 35-yard line to replace the onside kick, considered one of the game's more dangerous plays.
Honoring rivalries: Packers at Bears to open 2019 schedule
PHOENIX — As part of the celebration of its 100th season, the NFL will break from tradition and feature the Packers vs.
PHOENIX — As part of the celebration of its 100th season, the NFL will break from tradition and feature the Packers vs.
Los Angeles Rams sign longtime Packers LB Clay Matthews to 2-year deal
GREEN BAY -- Linebacker Clay Matthews agreed to a two-year contract with the Los Angeles Rams on Tuesday, returning to his native Southern California after a decade with the Green Bay Packers.The 32-year-old Matthews set the Packers franchise record with 83½ sacks over his 10 seasons in Green Bay.
GREEN BAY -- Linebacker Clay Matthews agreed to a two-year contract with the Los Angeles Rams on Tuesday, returning to his native Southern California after a decade with the Green Bay Packers.The 32-year-old Matthews set the Packers franchise record with 83½ sacks over his 10 seasons in Green Bay.
NFL: WR Randall Cobb headed to Cowboys for 1-year, $5M deal
GREEN BAY -- The NFL has tweeted that wide receiver Randall Cobb is going to sign a one-year deal worth $5 million with the Dallas Cowboys.
GREEN BAY -- The NFL has tweeted that wide receiver Randall Cobb is going to sign a one-year deal worth $5 million with the Dallas Cowboys.
Green Bay Packers re-sign TE Marcedes Lewis
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers announced on Monday, March 18 the team has re-signed tight end Marcedes Lewis.Lewis (6-6, 267) spent last season with the Packers, appearing in all 16 games with four starts and registering three receptions for 39 yards (13.0 avg.).
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers announced on Monday, March 18 the team has re-signed tight end Marcedes Lewis.Lewis (6-6, 267) spent last season with the Packers, appearing in all 16 games with four starts and registering three receptions for 39 yards (13.0 avg.).
NFL suspends Kareem Hunt for first 8 games of 2019
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The NFL announced Friday they have suspended Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt for the first eight games of the 2019 season.The suspension is a result of violating the league’s personal conduct policy, according to a statement from the Browns.Hunt will not be paid during his suspension.The Browns released the following statement from Hunt:
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The NFL announced Friday they have suspended Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt for the first eight games of the 2019 season.The suspension is a result of violating the league’s personal conduct policy, according to a statement from the Browns.Hunt will not be paid during his suspension.The Browns released the following statement from Hunt:
'He did a tremendous job:' Green Bay Packers release LB Nick Perry
GREEN BAY --The Green Bay Packers have released LB Nick Perry.
GREEN BAY --The Green Bay Packers have released LB Nick Perry.
NFL Network report: Packers ready to make moves to shore up team defense
GREEN BAY -- Ian Rapoport, an inside for the NFL Network and NFL.com, reports the Green Bay Packers are making some deals to shore up the team's defense.Rapoport says Green Bay is expected to bring in former Baltimore Ravens rusher Za'Darius Smith.
GREEN BAY -- Ian Rapoport, an inside for the NFL Network and NFL.com, reports the Green Bay Packers are making some deals to shore up the team's defense.Rapoport says Green Bay is expected to bring in former Baltimore Ravens rusher Za'Darius Smith.
Chicago Bears sign kicker named Chris Blewitt
LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears have signed kicker Chris Blewitt.Blewitt left Pittsburgh as the school's career scoring leader with 363 points after making 55 of 79 field goals and 198 of 204 extra points from 2013-16.
LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears have signed kicker Chris Blewitt.Blewitt left Pittsburgh as the school's career scoring leader with 363 points after making 55 of 79 field goals and 198 of 204 extra points from 2013-16.
'A terrific football player:' Former fullback John Kuhn retires with Green Bay Packers
GREEN BAY -- Former fullback John Kuhn, who played nine seasons (2007-15) in Green Bay, has informed the club of his decision to retire with the Packers.The announcement was made Wednesday, March 6 by General Manager Brian Gutekunst.According to a news release from Green Bay Packers officials, Kuhn originally started his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent out of Shippensburg (Pennsylvania) University, spending time on the Steelers’ practice squad (2005) and active roster (nine games played in 2006) before being claimed off waivers by the Packers in 2007.
GREEN BAY -- Former fullback John Kuhn, who played nine seasons (2007-15) in Green Bay, has informed the club of his decision to retire with the Packers.The announcement was made Wednesday, March 6 by General Manager Brian Gutekunst.According to a news release from Green Bay Packers officials, Kuhn originally started his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent out of Shippensburg (Pennsylvania) University, spending time on the Steelers’ practice squad (2005) and active roster (nine games played in 2006) before being claimed off waivers by the Packers in 2007.
Submit your fan photos to be featured on Packers' 2019 season tickets
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers want to show off their fans' green and gold pride on 2019 season tickets.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers want to show off their fans' green and gold pride on 2019 season tickets.
Packers tickets at Lambeau Field going up $1-$6 per game for 2019 season
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers announced plans on Tuesday, March 5 for a price increase on stadium bowl tickets for the 2019 season.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers announced plans on Tuesday, March 5 for a price increase on stadium bowl tickets for the 2019 season.
Wisconsin ties at NFL Scouting Combine
INDIANAPOLIS -- There are a lot of Wisconsin ties at this year's NFL Scouting Combine, including eight Wisconsin Badgers and a couple of other players who are natives of the state.
INDIANAPOLIS -- There are a lot of Wisconsin ties at this year's NFL Scouting Combine, including eight Wisconsin Badgers and a couple of other players who are natives of the state.
Prospective tight ends try to impress the Packers at NFL Scouting Combine
INDIANAPOLIS -- This is not the first time the Packers have come to the NFL Scouting Combine thinking they'll look for a tight end -- and a lot of the top tight ends say they can block and catch passes.
INDIANAPOLIS -- This is not the first time the Packers have come to the NFL Scouting Combine thinking they'll look for a tight end -- and a lot of the top tight ends say they can block and catch passes.
All eyes on the QBs at NFL Scouting Combine
INDIANAPOLIS -- We all know Aaron Rodgers will again be the starting quarterback for the Green Bay Packers going into next season.
INDIANAPOLIS -- We all know Aaron Rodgers will again be the starting quarterback for the Green Bay Packers going into next season.
Packers coaches have an eye out for athletes with 'special teams' qualities
INDIANAPOLIS -- New Green Bay Packers special teams coordinator Shawn Mennenga is on the lookout in Indianapolis.
INDIANAPOLIS -- New Green Bay Packers special teams coordinator Shawn Mennenga is on the lookout in Indianapolis.
NFL Scouting Combine: Green Bay Packers check out former Badgers to beef up O-line
INDIANAPOLIS -- NFL football teams are always looking for good offensive lineman.
INDIANAPOLIS -- NFL football teams are always looking for good offensive lineman.